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First batch of specialist advisers graduate SMSFA program

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 16 JAN 2026
The SMSF Association has seen the graduation of the first cohort of specialist advisers under its revamped SMSF Specialist Adviser (SSA) accreditation. A total of 37 participants completed the program. Since its inception, more than 2300 professionals ...

Australian Ethical FUM dips on negative performance

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 16 JAN 2026
... offset by planned simplification of the business platform and cost savings. Australian Ethical recently appointed a new chief risk officer and chief operating officer, along with hiring new members to the distribution and investment teams. "The strength ...

ART appoints two new directors

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 16 JAN 2026
... Administration, following a career at JP Morgan Chase. ART said Wyer is widely recognised for her expertise in technology, finance and risk. Amanda Newman also joins the board, bringing more than 20 years of experience in communications, campaigning ...

Performance test changes not necessary: ART

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 16 JAN 2026
... performing well. Changes to the performance test, in this case, wouldn't make a difference. "If you're taking active risk, you need to manage it. In fact, you have a duty to manage it. So, to me, it just means we're still actively managing those ...

GDG awards Hackett big pay day

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 15 JAN 2026
... alignment. "The changes reflect the increased scale and complexity of GDG, including the strengthening of regulatory and risk capabilities, rationalisation of the groups technology architecture, and the establishment of a scalable operating model to ...

Financing the technological revolution: AI issuance in credit

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 JAN 2026
When it comes to artificial intelligence (AI) in credit markets, experts say the scale is greater than many may realise. In a statement to Financial Standard, Ninety One's portfolio manager and co-head developed markets specialist credit Darpan ...

Granite Bay Private Wealth launches, taps BlackRock

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 JAN 2026
... more than 15 years, appointed to senior roles that included co-leading the Australian wealth management unit and leading risk management. Brady's experience includes leading BT Financial Group's platforms incidents, and licensee development and ...

Betashares launches retirement income SMAs on CFS Edge

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 JAN 2026
... approaches within growth markets to deliver both capital growth and differentiated sources of higher income, while maintaining risk-adjusted returns similar to those of less income-focused portfolios, Betashares said. The SMAs will also avoid relying ...

ETF investors bet on global diversification, FX hedging

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 13 JAN 2026
... said. December's weakest performers were led by a continual decline in cryptocurrency markets, as momentum faded and risk appetite deteriorated into year-end. "Bitcoin and Ethereum both experienced heightened volatility, with sharp intramonth drawdowns ...

Mercer Investments axes managers, awards fresh mandates

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 13 JAN 2026
... investment opportunities. By doing so, we aim to improve the likelihood of meeting clients' long-term objectives while managing risk effectively. This ongoing evaluation is critical, especially in challenging areas like international equities, where ...